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Nathaniel Dr Coffin 1716–1766

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Coffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Sep 1716 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 12 Jan 1766 · Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Father John Coffin
Mother Judith Greenleaf (1692–1772)
Siblings Abigail Coffin, Anne Coffin, Apphia Coffin, Capt Peter Coffin, Judith Coffin, Mary Coffin, Richard Coffin, Samuel Coffin, Sarah Coffin, Son Coffin, William Coffin

Researchers connected through Nathaniel Coffin 1716–1766

and 1 more tree owner connected with Nathaniel Coffin 1716–1766

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1716, Nathaniel Dr Coffin entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to john coffin and judith greenleaf. Nathaniel Dr Coffin passed away in 1766 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

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Life Timeline

1716
Birth of Nathaniel Dr Coffin in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1766
Death of Nathaniel Dr Coffin in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Coffin

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1716) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nathaniel Coffin (1716–1766) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Nathaniel Coffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nathaniel Dr Coffin PTP
1716–1766
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Judith Greenleaf PTP
1692–1772
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abigail Somerby PTP
1669–1713
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Nathaniel Coffin's Descendants

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Nathaniel Dr Coffin PTP 1716–1766